Impact
The American Heart Association of Greater Philadelphia is dedicated to advancing cardiovascular health and promoting health equity across the region. Our work focuses on addressing the social determinants of health, improving access to care and empowering communities through education, advocacy and strategic partnerships.
Philadelphia’s health organizations unite to take down high blood pressure
The Team Up to Take Down High Blood Pressure initiative is expanding across Philadelphia, with Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) and Jefferson Health joining Penn Medicine, Temple Health and the American Heart Association, Greater Philadelphia. The expansion marks year three of the citywide effort, which began in West and Southwest Philadelphia in 2024 and expanded to North Philadelphia last year.
30 hospitals in Southeastern Pennsylvania recognized for advancing quality care for heart disease, stroke
30 hospitals across Southeastern Pennsylvania are being recognized by the American Heart Association for their commitment to improving care for patients with heart disease and stroke through Get With The Guidelines® quality improvement programs.
Libraries are filling gaps through blood pressure control in Delaware County
Libraries have long served as trusted community hubs where residents can access books, technology, educational programs and a variety of essential services. Increasingly, they are also becoming important access points for health and wellness resources. Through collaboration between the American Heart Association, Greater Philadelphia, Delaware County Health Department and local libraries from the Delaware County Libraries, the Libraries with Heart Initiative was launched at the J. Lewis Crozer Library, Helen Kate Furness Free Library and Yeadon Public Library.
Delaware County leaders spotlight growing concerns over rise of vape shops and tobacco retailers
The Delaware County Tobacco Vape-Free Coalition, Delaware County Health Department (DCHD), Chimes Holcomb, the American Heart Association of Greater Philadelphia and Lansdowne Borough recently hosted “The Rise of Vape Shops and Tobacco Outlets in Delaware County: Spotlight Borough of Lansdowne” at the historic Twentieth Century Club in Lansdowne.
Heart Her Heart, Her Health: From Hair Tips to Heart Health
Meraki Hair Salon in North Philadelphia transformed from a hub for beauty into a space for empowerment and education—where the conversation shifted from hair tips to heart health. In collaboration with Penn Medicine, the American Heart Association Greater Philadelphia and Physicians for Advocacy and Community Engagement, this free community event brought Black women together for an honest dialogue about cardiovascular health.